Personal Statement

My name is Li. I graduated from United International College with a BA degree in (专业) in (毕业时间). I would like to apply for a MA program in Education in CUHK.

Although I did not major in Education Science and I might not have the qualifications to be a teacher in the university, my experience as an assistant teacher in a primary school in the earthquake-hit area in Sichuan made me decide to be a teacher. In 2009, I participated in a two-week volunteer activity in Sichuan, which helped me

understand the significance of education. As volunteers, we were to assist children with their study and play with them. The school is a backward and remote primary school in Shuimo town, Sichuan, and few teachers want to work there. When we arrived, the kids were very happy and gave us a warm welcome. We organized a study program, teaching them Chinese, Math and English. Due to poor teaching conditions and the lack of good teachers, the pupils did not do well in the subjects being taught, but they were quite eager to learn and most of them were hard-working. Through communicating with them, we found that they were still haunted by the disastrous tremor attacking the area a year before. The students were in great panic whenever there was an aftershock. The suffering of those lovely kids made me so sad that I tried my best to help them recover from the fear caused by the quake. Those two weeks passed quickly and we had to leave, though they wanted us to stay there longer. The eager eyes of those pupils would often shine in my mind after I returned to my school in a metropolitan city in southern China, as if they were saying, “we need you.” This made me reflect upon the meaning of my life. If I were a professional teacher and could help those kids in need grow healthily, how meaningful my life would be! But I know I have no systematic training in education science or experience in teaching. There is still a long way to go to realize my dream.

After graduation, I worked in a kindergarten for half a year. This job gave me an opportunity to know more about myself and about what life meant to me. In the nursery school, I nursed and taught lots of kids, boys and girls, naughty or obedient. This experience made me realize that I love to be a teacher and that, perhaps more importantly, I have the qualities to be a teacher, for I have enough patience, passion and willingness to help. It also provides me a better understanding of the importance of education in our country’s development, especially in the far-off areas in western China which needs hundreds of thousands of qualified teachers. Wouldn’t it be a great thing in my life, if I were a teacher and can help those kids who have no chance to receive education to grow to be useful? Finally, the experience also made me realize that my knowledge on education is quite limited and that I should further improve myself by studying for a master degree in education.

The following qualifications will enable me to do well in the prospective MA

program in education that I am currently endeavoring to apply for. In the first place, to be an educator is my long-cherished dream. To realize this, I can overcome whatever difficulties. Secondly, I have great interest in education science. As the proverb goes, interest is the best teacher. I believe that I will do well in what I am really interested in doing. Thirdly, I had a good performance in the four-year study in United International College and was one of the top students in my class. Although I majored in (大学的专业), my training during this stage helped me develop effective modes of thinking and research approaches. Fourthly, I have read many books on education in my spare time, which enables me to construct a solid groundwork for more advanced studies in this field. Last but not the least, my teaching experience mentioned earlier will play a positive role in facilitating my target program.

The reasons why I intend to pursue my further studies in the field of general education in HKCU are as follows. Firstly, it is an internationally renowned university. The School of Education in this university is quite outstanding among its counterparts in the area. I am particularly attracted by the School’s excellent teaching staff, powerful resources on pedagogy, vigorous academic atmosphere and a comprehensive curriculum. Secondly, as a part of China which is greatly influenced by western

cultures, Hong Kong is a great place to further improve my abilities in various aspects, acquire knowledge, expand my horizons, absorb foreign cultures, continue my

interests and fulfill my dreams to be an educator. Thirdly, it is my conviction that, in your university, advanced educational theories, technologies and information will facilitate me immensely in the achievement of remarkable academic progress,

fulfilling my aspiration to become an accomplished professional in the field of general education. This will not only bring my patriotic fervor into reality, but also make my life more meaningful and rewarding. For all the reasons, I strongly aspire to acquire a chance to study in your university where I could devote all my wisdom and enthusiasm to fulfilling my dream.

It would be greatly appreciated if you could offer me a chance to realize my long-cherished dream.

 

第二篇：个人陈述(PS)写作中的5种典型题目

个人陈述（PS）写作中的5种典型题目

不同学校对陈述内容规定的题目往往不尽相同。有的学校几乎不作规定;有的却列出指定题目;有的学校对字数或页数有所限制,有的则没有;有的只要求一份“个人陈述”，有的却要求几篇短文;还有的除写一篇或几篇任选的短文外，还规定一篇必写的“个人陈述”。以下是申请普通研究生和法学院、商学院及医学院研究生院常见的具有代表性的题目。

第一类题目：高度自由发挥

这类题目只是泛泛要求申请人谈谈自己的背景、爱好、目标或任何自己感爱好的话题，有的甚至连篇幅是非都不作限定。

--Provide any additional information you wish to bring to the attention of the Admission Committee. You may wish to discuss particular accomplishments, activities, employment, hobbies, or professional goals.

--We require all applicants to submit a personal statement. The statement should describe any unusual aspects of your background which might contribute to the diversity of our student body as well as describe any extraordinary skills or traits that you might possess which would be relevant to us.

--Please submit a personal statement not exceeding 500 words in length on a matter that interests you.

第二类题目：讲述有益经历

这类题目要求申请人对以往的成功或失败经历做分析检讨。

--Please discuss any significant activities or work experience which might enrich your study at our school.

--Describe an experience (either personal or professional) in which you failed. What did you learn from that experience?

第三类题目：挖掘求学动机

这类题目比较明确地要求申请人回答为什么选择该校，尤其是申请人能从该校获得什么。

--Tell us your reasons for seeking a professional education.

--At this point in your life, what motivates you to consider further education at our school?

--Discuss the aspects of your background and experience that have led you to choose a career in…

--This statement is your opportunity to introduce yourself to the

admissions committee and to discuss your personal and professional goals.

--How would you want your professional achievements and contributions to be remembered after your death?

--Discuss how a degree from our school/program will assist you in reaching your short - and long-term goals.

第四类题目：总结个人性格

这类题目要求申请人在回答的同时,对自己的性格特征进行分析总结。

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--Please comment on your strengths and weaknesses in certain courses or activities.

--Discuss an ethical dilemma you have faced and how you dealt with it.

--If you could have dinner with any three people (alive now or from another era), who would they be and what would you hope to learn from

them?

第五类题目：剖析不足之处

这类题目要求申请人对自身的不足之处作进一步说明。

--If you are unable to submit the minimum number of recommendation forms that we request, please give your reasons.

--Please explain anything in your application that does not accurately reflect your abilities or potential for successful graduate study. --Discuss any unique aspect of your personal or professional background that may not be adequately presented elsewhere in this application.

当然，由于申请的学校(学院)不同，题目也会有所变化。下面对法学院、医学院及其他各类研究生院分别先容有关要求。

法学院

由于法律行业要求研究职员或从业职员都具有很强的文字表达能力，法学院比其他类型的学院更加注重从"个人陈述"中体察申请人传情达义和缜密推理的能力。因此,法学院评审委员会更看重的是从申请人的陈述中，他们能发现什么，而不是陈述文章的是非。

商学院

商学院的申请材料中往往包含考察申请人是否具有成为经理、领导职员和团队成员的潜质。以下是三个常见的要求：

--Describe a situation in which you were compelled to take a stand against the majority. How did this experience strengthen your understanding of leadership?

--Discuss a significant accomplishment that demonstrates your potential as a leader and a manager.

--Describe a situation in which you were part of a group working to solve a problem and your contribution to that goal.

这三个题目分别从与压力抗衡、领导潜质和合作精神三个方面进手考察申请人的素质。

医学院

标准的AMCAS(American Medical College Application Service, 美国医学院申请服务中心)仅要求申请人提供一份“个人陈述”，而各个医学陆军的附加申请材料则常有关于以往经历的题目。

其他各类研究生院

申请人通常需在"个人陈述"中说明自己的学术研究爱好所在及长期计划。